One of the shade umbrellas sails off the Municipal Band's parade entries.
Stephanie Croston
A parachutist from Lincoln Sport and Parachute Club kicks off the evening festivities in Plum Creek Park in Seward on July 4.
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Civil War re-enactors of the 1st Nebraska carried the colors in the July 4 parade.
Stephanie Croston
The bright lights and loud explosions of the Giant Fireworks Salute fill the air of Plum Creek Park.
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Clara Podschun, 3, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and her dog PJ, 10, won best duo costume in the pet parade July 4. Clara's parents are Aaron and Amy (Hoger) Podschun.
